Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip in Luxury Minibus from Auckland

Highlights

Tour the Hobbiton Movie Set plus Rotorua's geysers, hot springs, and more
Delve underground into glow worm territory on a Waitomo Caves river cruise
Includes lunch plus pickup and drop-off at Auckland or Rotorua hotels

Summary

Get picked up at your hotel in Auckland or Rotorua, then board your bus. Upon arrival, tour the Hobbiton Movie Set’s film sites and highlights, and learn how the Lord of the Rings set was created. After a drink at Hobbiton’s Green Dragon Inn (included), continue to Te Puia in Rotorua. Dine in the Te Whakarewarewa Valley, then tour the simmering mud pools, springs, and geysers fed by Rotorua’s geothermal activity. Tour Waitomo Caves, whose native glowworms shine and sparkle over an underground river. See thousands of glowworms on a boat tour as you learn about the geological significance of the caves. This tour concludes with hotel drop-off in Auckland or Rotorua.

Tour info

Duration

13 hours

Why take this tour?

Visit three top New Zealand destinations—the Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua, and Waitomo Caves—in a single day of exploring on this tour from Auckland or Rotorua. Float down an underground river lit only by sparkling glowworms. Step into the world of Lord of the Rings, at the Hobbiton movie set. Then, check out bubbling geysers and mud pools. This unforgettable adventure follows a route that minimizes travel time and maximizes amazing time.

What’s included?

Transport in a small coach
Lunch
Experienced driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off from all central city hotels
Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price
All entrance fees and admission charges
Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set
Entry/Admission - Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Morning and afternoon tea are available at own expense
Gratuities
Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 13h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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FlexiToursNZ

About operator:

FlexiTours NZ is managed by a team of travel enthusiasts with over 30 years' combined experience in the New-Zealand tour industry. We offer a wide variety of travel packages throughout the country to suit all types of traveller needs and budgets. Our product is competitive, our efficient services provide peace of mind,flexible itineraries in comfortable vehicles. FlexiTours NZ - Tours with a Difference.